# Economics universities in Saudi Arabia: colleges and fees

Economics universities in Saudi Arabia, counted from their own official pages: 9 name economics outright, namely IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, Taif University and UQU. 9 of them are public and 0 private, in Riyadh, Madinah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Buraidah, Taif and Makkah.

- 9 universities across 7 cities: Riyadh, Madinah, Al-Ahsa, Abha, Buraidah, Taif and Makkah.
- Programme names differ between universities, so read the description, not only the title.

## Which universities offer economics in Saudi Arabia?

| University | City | Type | Programme name |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University | Riyadh | public | Economics |
| Islamic University of Madinah | Madinah | public | Economics |
| King Faisal University | Al-Ahsa | public | Business Economics |
| King Khalid University | Abha | public | Economics |
| King Saud University | Riyadh | public | Applied Economics, Economics |
| Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University | Riyadh | public | Economics, Financial Economics |
| Qassim University | Buraidah | public | Economics |
| Taif University | Taif | public | Economics |
| Umm Al-Qura University | Makkah | public | Economics (Islamic Economics), Economics (Business Economics) |

The table lists universities whose official page names economics outright. For the courses and the job market, read the economics major guide.

## How does Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University teach economics?

At IMSIU, a public university in Riyadh since 1373 AH, economics runs as "Economics" inside the College of Business, alongside Accounting and Business Administration. If economics does not suit you after year one, IMSIU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Islamic University of Madinah teach economics?

At Islamic University of Madinah, a public university in Madinah since 1381 AH, economics runs as "Economics" inside the College of Business. If economics does not suit you after year one, Islamic University of Madinah has 9 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Faisal University teach economics?

At KFU, a public university in Al-Ahsa since 1394 AH, economics runs as "Business Economics" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management Information Systems and Finance. A economics student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If economics does not suit you after year one, KFU has 12 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Khalid University teach economics?

At KKU, a public university in Abha since 1419 AH, economics runs as "Economics" inside the College of Business, alongside Business Administration and Management Information Systems. A economics student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If economics does not suit you after year one, KKU has 20 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does King Saud University teach economics?

At KSU, a public university in Riyadh since 1377 AH, economics runs as "Applied Economics" and "Economics" inside the College of Food and Agricultural Sciences, alongside Agricultural Engineering and Animal Production. A economics student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If economics does not suit you after year one, KSU has 21 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University teach economics?

At PNU, a public university in Riyadh since 1425 AH, economics runs as "Economics" and "Financial Economics" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management and Marketing. A economics student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If economics does not suit you after year one, PNU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Qassim University teach economics?

At QU, a public university in Buraidah since 1423 AH, economics runs as "Economics" inside the College of Business and Economics, alongside Business Administration and Accounting. If economics does not suit you after year one, QU has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Taif University teach economics?

At Taif University, a public university in Taif since 1400 AH, economics runs as "Economics" inside the College of Business Administration, alongside Management and Management Information Systems. If economics does not suit you after year one, Taif University has 15 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## How does Umm Al-Qura University teach economics?

At UQU, a public university in Makkah since 1369 AH, economics runs as "Economics (Islamic Economics)" and "Economics (Business Economics)" inside the College of Business and Economics, alongside Business Administration (Management) and Business Administration (Human Resource Management). A economics student there draws a monthly stipend from SR 850. If economics does not suit you after year one, UQU has 25 other colleges to transfer into internally.

## What mistakes should you avoid before applying for economics?

- Avoid judging by the name: the same field appears as "Economics" and "Business Economics", so read the study plan before you compare.
- Public economics seats at IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, Taif University and UQU go through admission in their region, so read the unified admission guide before ranking your choices.
- If economics is your second choice, learn the university transfer rules now.

**What is the best university in Saudi Arabia for economics?**
There is no official ranking per major, so weigh IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, Taif University and UQU on the study plan, the fees and the city.

**Where can I study economics in Saudi Arabia?**
IMSIU, Islamic University of Madinah, KFU, KKU, KSU, PNU, QU, Taif University and UQU, each going by its own official page.

**Where can I study economics in Riyadh?**
Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, King Saud University and Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.

**Where can I study economics in Madinah?**
Islamic University of Madinah.

**Is the economics programme called the same everywhere?**
No: "Economics" and "Business Economics" are examples from the official pages.

Sources:
1. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University admission guide: bachelor majors open to admission: https://imamu.edu.sa/ar/university-acceptance?tab=0&step=5
2. Islamic University of Madinah: bachelor programmes: https://iu.edu.sa/%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3-0
3. King Faisal University: bachelor's programmes for regular students (language, mode, college): https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Pages/PSMain.aspx?dg=%D8%A8%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%8A%D9%88%D8%B3&pt=%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%AC%20%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%A7%D9%85
4. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: regular bachelor's programmes by college: https://dar.kku.edu.sa/ar/acadimic-program/category/acp_one
5. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission at King Saud University: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/ar/ksu-admission
6. Princess Nourah University: majors and academic programmes guide: https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/RegAdm/RegBSC/Documents/48dar.pdf
7. Qassim University: undergraduate admission rules and majors open for admission: https://www.qu.edu.sa/undergraduate-admission/
8. Taif University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: admission guide for paid academic programmes for non-Saudi residents: https://www.tu.edu.sa/Attachments/8d0213d4-0d46-4bea-a862-046dac4b188f_.pdf
9. Umm Al-Qura University, degree catalogue: bachelor programmes, College of Medicine: https://uqu.edu.sa/App/Degrees?degree=2&perPage=100&faculty=10
10. Ministry of Education: Saudi public universities: https://www.moe.gov.sa/ar/education/highereducation/Pages/UniversitiesList.aspx
11. King Faisal University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends and how they are paid: https://www.kfu.edu.sa/ar/Deans/AdmissionRecordsDeanship/Documents/AwardsInfo/Award.html
12. King Khalid University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student guide (stipend amounts and rules, pages 9 and 10): https://www.kku.edu.sa/sites/default/files/2024-09/Academia.pdf
13. King Saud University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: student stipend: https://dar.ksu.edu.sa/en/stipend
14. Princess Nourah University, Deanship of Admission and Registration: stipends (amounts by college, conditions, deposit date, excellence reward, IBAN): https://pnu.edu.sa/ar/Deanship/registration/Pages/Rewards.aspx
15. Umm Al-Qura University, Deanship of Student Affairs: stipends department FAQ (conditions, deposit date, excellence, graduate and disability stipends): https://uqu.edu.sa/studaff/App/FAQ/124300